Another milestone

Today Rusty is 3. I can't believe three years have already passed. He is such a unique character and everyday he gets even funnier. He is full of energy like no other. I actually would not be surprised if when he gets to school they say he has ADD or ADHD. He is always jumping, climbing, running. I don't think he knows how to walk. He is a true boy throughout. He loves cars, motorcycles, planes, and dirt. He loves to wrestle and battle. He'll take on anyone no matter size. He loves to dress up. He does have a genuine sweetness to him though. He tells me I look nice all the time. He gives out lot's of hugs and kisses. He thinks he's helpful with the baby. He loves his Papa (My Dad) like no other. He is a combination of all the kids. He has Avery's athleticism and charm, Sydney's stubbornness and intuition, Colby's sweetness, and Shelby's beauty. So on this day I celebrate Rusty. He makes my life challenging, fun, full, and above all worth every moment.

I'm alive! Alive I tell you!

So since it's been 2 months since my last post some of you may have thought I had passed on. I have not. Crazy as it sounds you get really busy when you add a 5th kid into the mix. The fact that I am a neurotic volunteer doesn't help either.

Now that I am officially a Mom of five I can honestly say it's been rough. Not as rough as when I had Rusty, but rough. Shelby has colic and that has been a hurdle I have never jumped before. She does seem to be getting better but there were two weeks of 5-6 hours of crying when I felt like walking out the door. I didn't. I had a couple great people that had experienced colic too talk me off that ledge. They let me vent and cry and that helped. What made it hard was it was always the wind down of the day. She would start at 4 or 5 and then cry till 9 or 10. That's hard. That is dinner, hw, baths, and bedtime. She still cries but not as long. That being said some have asked if I regret adding a fifth kid? That is a very bold NO! She fits with us. She is a wonderful little being and I am so grateful she's in our lives. All the kids adore her and that's huge.

In kid land. Avery is in football and basketball leagues right now. He has always loved basketball but became interested in football this year through recess. He has decided he just wants to be a receiver. It has paid off for him and he made his first touch down catch at last Saturday's game. He has now decided that he will be playing these sports in High School and College. I don't even want to think about him becoming a 4th grader let alone in College! Syd is doing terrific in dance. Her recital is in June and she is in four performances. She has her costumes hanging on her wall and is becoming more excited as the time gets closer. Colby and Rusty have started Itty bitty sports. It's this great program where they try out a sport for 2 weeks each. These past 2 weeks were Soccer and they did great (Miner coercing :)) Last but not least is Miss Shelby who, aside from colic, is wonderful. Her hair is staying brown and her eyes blue. She smiles more for the fan than us but you take what you can get. She is a great nurser and is getting some luscious thighs.

Finally, yes, I am going back to work. I'm going into Insurance Sales. I'm studying right now for my exam and license and then I'll start selling, hopefully by summer. I am very excited and nervous but mostly excited. I haven't worked in 5 years and it's going to be a new juggle but it's best for our family. We are looking to move over the summer while the kids are out of school(not far just on our own). This will help that come to fruition.

I'll post more frequently from now on so it's not a HUGE catch up. Let's see how this journey pans out, I know I'm interested.